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A bowl of spicy lentil soup topped with lemony yogurt.

Smoky Lentil Soup with Harissa and Yogurt

This lentil & roasted red pepper soup uses pantry staples (hello, jarred peppers + harissa!) and comes together in 35 minutes. Top it with lemon yogurt and pretend you planned it all day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 317 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups prechopped mirepoix onion, carrot, celery mix
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 Tablespoons harissa
  • 12 ounces roasted red peppers , drained and chopped
  • 3 cups cooked brown lentils rinsed
  • 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Lemon Yogurt

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 1 pinch kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add 2 cups prechopped mirepoix and cook 4–5 minutes, until slightly softened.
  • Add 2 cloves garlic, 1 Tablespoon tomato paste, and 2 Tablespoons harissa. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, to bloom the spices.
  • Stir in 12 ounces roasted red peppers, 3 cups cooked brown lentils, 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Blend about half the soup with an immersion blender for a creamy texture (or leave it chunky if you prefer).
  • Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

To make the lemon yogurt:

  • In a small bowl, combine 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 lemonhe zest and juice from 1 lemon, and 1 pinch kosher salt. Stir until well blended.

To serve:

  • Divide the soup between four bowls and top with fresh cilantro and a drizzle of lemon yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 21gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 1330mgPotassium: 818mgFiber: 14gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 569IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 6mg
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